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Twin Lakes Weekend Events

Events are open to the public, free and in Mountain Home, unless otherwise noted:

Moose dinner today

A fish-and-shrimp dinner is scheduled for 4:30-6:30 p.m. today at Mountain Home Moose Lodge 1953, 4754 AR Hwy. 5 S. The menu for members and qualified guests will include fried shrimp, fried fish or a combination plate, including hush puppies, french fries, coleslaw, vegetable, roll, dessert and a beverage. Live music will be by Mike Dirks. For cost and information, call 491-5696 after 2 p.m.

Ozark Co. festival today, Saturday

GAINESVILLE, Mo. – An Ozark County Homegrown and Homemade Festival is set for 5-7 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday on the Gainesville Square. The festival includes agriculture, foods, crafts and music. Free music on the square is set for Friday with the "Over the Hill Gang." The Historium will sell hot dogs, beverages and more. Vendors will be on the square Saturday offering homegrown produce, crafts, baked goods, nutritional information and growing tips.

Cotter Trout Festival kickoff today

COTTER – A Riverside Garden Party to start the 14th Annual Cotter Trout Festival is set today in Big Spring Park. Hosted by the Cotter-Gassville Chamber of Commerce, the event begins at 4:30 p.m. with the seventh annual Quick Draw art competition. Appetizers will be available during judging, catered by Chef Mikal Mershon. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. with a menu of pulled-pork sliders, chicken salad, red cabbage and beans and Mershon's signature dessert. The Cutthroat Trout Band will entertain into the evening. Tickets are just $10 and are available at Cotter City Hall, Warrior Station, Ozark Mountain Trading, Taylor's Freez King and First Security and Integrity First banks in Gassville. For information, call 430-5777, email cotter.chamber@gmail.com or visit http://cotterarkansas.com/calendar/events.

Redeemer Lutheran sale today, Saturday

The Redeemer Lutheran Church rummage and bake sale is set for 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the church and family life center. Lunch will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The North Arkansas Woodcarvers 36th annual woodcarving show and sale is set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Baxter County Fairgrounds. The event is free and includes carving demonstrations and door prizes for those attending. The judged competition for registered carvers includes ribbons and cash awards in 48 categories. Carving tools, wood and supplies will be available for sale. For information, registration forms or a display table, call 431-8070 or visit northarkansaswoodcarvers.org.